John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Inside the Former Mansion of Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo
MSU coach Tom Izzo owned and lived in this lavish mansion for ten years...now take a look inside...
Mystery of the Red Quarters: Where Did They Come From?
Did you ever get a red quarter back in your change and think it was just some random person that painted it? And then you'd occasionally find more? Here's the answer to the "red quarter" mystery...
Girls’ Basketball in Michigan: 1905-1920s – See Any Bloomers?
Thanks to the bloomer uniforms the girls wore, men weren't allowed to watch them play basketball. Here's a look at some of Michigan's girls basketball teams from 1905-1920s...
Michigan’s Longest River Spans 252 Miles
The Ottawa tribe called it owashtanong, meaning "far-flowing water". Nowadays, plenty of collectables are fished out of this river...
Ghost Ship of Lake Superior: “The Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes”
It's said that this ghost ship has been haunting Lake Superior since it disappeared in 1902. Here's the tale and some photos of the ship...
“True Love’s Kiss” – A Michigan State University Urban Legend
If a couple kisses here, what is their fate? Here's one of MSU's most well-known Urban Legends...
Michigan’s First Indian Mission Was Founded Here in 1831: Zeba, in Baraga County
It was here in 1831 that Reverend Frederic Baraga founded Michigan's first Indian mission. Here's a look at the remote village of Zeba, in Baraga County...
The Deepest Mine in Michigan: “Old Reliable”
Average depth of iron mines were 100-3,000 feet. Not copper mines - they went much deeper! Take a look at Michigan's Deepest Mine...
Inside an Abandoned Nursing Home: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Removed from medical help programs, this nursing home finally had to shut down. Here's a look inside and details why they were denied...
A Deserted Camp on Neebish Island (Plus Goose Island), Michigan
A deserted camp, historic cemetery, old beached tugboat and more surprises are on Neebish Island. Take a look...
The Haunted Freighter of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
"During the night, witnesses have seen shadowy human shapes walking on the ship’s deck...."
“The Oil Capital of Michigan” – Mount Pleasant, 1928-1970s
It's known as "The Oil Capital of Michigan" even though the supply of oil didn't last long. Here's info and vintage photos of Mount Pleasant from 1900-1911...